Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
716 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.
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Online safety
December 24, 2019 20:05 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWe've been running events looking at digital security for your agricultural business. After one of the events, Seamus Murphy sat down with Chloe McCulloch and Alex Pirie who were running the event to go over topics covered and how you can take simple steps to protect your business online
Brexit and fertiliser
December 24, 2019 16:56 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBMany producers know and understand where their output goes downstream in the supply chain but what about upstream and the suppliers there? In this episode, Chloe McCulloch speaks to Matthew Everett of Origin Fertilisers about where our fertiliser comes from and how Brexit will affect supply.
S1: Woodland Creation & Management - Frequently Asked Questions
December 22, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn order to make the most of the 30 minutes of free advice offered by Scotland's Farm Advisory Service, this podcast has been created to help give a better understanding of woodland creation and management. We've recorded the answers to ten of the most frequently asked questions that are put to Forestry Consultants and Scottish Forestry. This podcast aims to better inform anyone who may be interested in investing in woodlands about the benefits, and pitfalls surrounding woodland creation...
Woodland Creation & Management - Frequently Asked Questions
December 22, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn order to make the most of the 30 minutes of free advice offered by Scotland's Farm Advisory Service, this podcast has been created to help give a better understanding of woodland creation and management. We've recorded the answers to ten of the most frequently asked questions that are put to Forestry Consultants and Scottish Forestry. This podcast aims to better inform anyone who may be interested in investing in woodlands about the benefits, and pitfalls surrounding woodland creation...
S1: Changing Practices for a Changing Climate - Adapting in the Arable Sector
December 17, 2019 22:51 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, Agricultural Consultant Malcolm MacDonald chats to Harry Henderson, AHDB's Knowledge Transfer Manager, and later with Gavin Elrick, SAC Consulting's soils, drainage and nutrient management expert. Ahead of the Changing Practices for a Changing Climate FAS Event held near Inverness, Harry and Malcolm discussed how arable farmers can adapt to cope with the changes that we are experiencing in our weather patterns. Options include moving towards min-till and no-till systems ...
Changing Practices for a Changing Climate - Adapting in the Arable Sector
December 17, 2019 18:51 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, Agricultural Consultant Malcolm MacDonald chats to Harry Henderson, AHDB's Knowledge Transfer Manager, and later with Gavin Elrick, SAC Consulting's soils, drainage and nutrient management expert. Ahead of the Changing Practices for a Changing Climate FAS Event held near Inverness, Harry and Malcolm discussed how arable farmers can adapt to cope with the changes that we are experiencing in our weather patterns. Options include moving towards min-till and no-till systems ...
S1: Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network - An Introduction to Kirkton Farm
December 13, 2019 17:28 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBKirkton Farm near Thainstone is one of the Soil & Nutrient Network host farms for 2019-2020. In this podcast, we hear from our host farmer, Scott Campbell, who is the 2019 Farmer’s Weekly Arable Farmer of the Year. Scott gives us an introduction to the farm and how he manages it. We also hear from Gavin Elrick, soil and drainage expert, and David Ross, agricultural consultant and soil specialist both from SAC Consulting. Gavin and David were guest speakers during the first event at Kirkt...
Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network - An Introduction to Kirkton Farm
December 13, 2019 13:28 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBKirkton Farm near Thainstone is one of the Soil & Nutrient Network host farms for 2019-2020. In this podcast, we hear from our host farmer, Scott Campbell, who is the 2019 Farmer’s Weekly Arable Farmer of the Year. Scott gives us an introduction to the farm and how he manages it. We also hear from Gavin Elrick, soil and drainage expert, and David Ross, agricultural consultant and soil specialist both from SAC Consulting. Gavin and David were guest speakers during the first event at Kirkt...
S1: Arable Scotland 2019
November 22, 2019 14:47 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBArable Scotland was a brand-new event for Scotland where the industry could view, share and explore the new innovations that will drive the markets and the future sustainability of Scottish arable production. With winter setting in, we're looking back at the day to see what could be learned as you start to make choices for the year ahead. This podcast was hosted by Zach Reilly of SAC Consulting in Forfar and he took us on a tour of the four stations and spoke to each presenter
Arable Scotland 2019
November 22, 2019 10:47 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBArable Scotland was a brand-new event for Scotland where the industry could view, share and explore the new innovations that will drive the markets and the future sustainability of Scottish arable production. With winter setting in, we're looking back at the day to see what could be learned as you start to make choices for the year ahead. This podcast was hosted by Zach Reilly of SAC Consulting in Forfar and he took us on a tour of the four stations and spoke to each presenter
S1: Natural Flood Management II - Crookston Farm, Galashiels
November 14, 2019 21:36 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB2017 Tweed Forum River Champion, Jim Sinclair farms approximately 800 ha near Galashiels. The farm is prone to flooding which impacts further downstream to the local town of Galashiels. Working alongside Hugh Chalmers from the Tweed Forum, Jim has invested on his farm to improve the river management on the water that runs through is farm to reduce the impact of flooding on the farm with measures such as retention ponds and planting 50 ha of woodland. In this podcast, we hear directly ...
Natural Flood Management II - Crookston Farm, Galashiels
November 14, 2019 17:36 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB2017 Tweed Forum River Champion, Jim Sinclair farms approximately 800 ha near Galashiels. The farm is prone to flooding which impacts further downstream to the local town of Galashiels. Working alongside Hugh Chalmers from the Tweed Forum, Jim has invested on his farm to improve the river management on the water that runs through is farm to reduce the impact of flooding on the farm with measures such as retention ponds and planting 50 ha of woodland. In this podcast, we hear directly ...
S1: Women in Agriculture: Lynbreck Croft, Grantown-on-Spey
October 17, 2019 20:33 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBAs part of our work for Women in Agriculture, we visited Lynbreck Croft near Grantown-on-Spey to interview Lynn Cassells. Lynn farms with her partner Sandra Baer, and together they have created a successful crofting business focussed on working with nature and providing sustainable food for their local community. Mary-Jane Lawrie, of SAC Consulting, chatted to Lynn about being a new entrant, tree hay, rotational grazing, their “ladies who lay” and their time on This Farming Life.
Women in Agriculture: Lynbreck Croft, Grantown-on-Spey
October 17, 2019 16:33 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBAs part of our work for Women in Agriculture, we visited Lynbreck Croft near Grantown-on-Spey to interview Lynn Cassells. Lynn farms with her partner Sandra Baer, and together they have created a successful crofting business focussed on working with nature and providing sustainable food for their local community. Mary-Jane Lawrie, of SAC Consulting, chatted to Lynn about being a new entrant, tree hay, rotational grazing, their “ladies who lay” and their time on This Farming Life.
S1: Grant funding for woodland creation
August 29, 2019 11:33 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBHow can growing trees benefit the rest of the farm? What grant funding is available to help you plant a new woodland? How can you access woodland creation grants? Virginia Harden-Scott, Woodland Creation Officer at Scottish Forestry spoke to SAC Consulting's forester Leona Baillie about how the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) works. They discussed what the funding can pay for and how to find out what kind of woodlands could work for your land and benefit your farm business. Further infor...
Grant funding for woodland creation
August 29, 2019 07:33 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBHow can growing trees benefit the rest of the farm? What grant funding is available to help you plant a new woodland? How can you access woodland creation grants? Virginia Harden-Scott, Woodland Creation Officer at Scottish Forestry spoke to SAC Consulting's forester Leona Baillie about how the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) works. They discussed what the funding can pay for and how to find out what kind of woodlands could work for your land and benefit your farm business. Further infor...
S1: Soils and tillage: an interview with soil cultivation consultant, Philip Wright
August 27, 2019 17:12 - 27 minutes - 25 MB‘The Principles of Soil & Metal Interactions’ was the theme for a soil & tillage event on the Mertoun Estate, near St Boswells. After the meeting finished, event organiser Donald Dunbar, sat down with speaker Philip Wright, from Wright Resolutions, to talk all things soils and tillage and to recap where the meeting had taken attendees. Philip is a chartered engineer and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the understanding of soil structure and the impacts of cultivation methods....
Soils and tillage: an interview with soil cultivation consultant, Philip Wright
August 27, 2019 13:12 - 27 minutes - 25 MB‘The Principles of Soil & Metal Interactions’ was the theme for a soil & tillage event on the Mertoun Estate, near St Boswells. After the meeting finished, event organiser Donald Dunbar, sat down with speaker Philip Wright, from Wright Resolutions, to talk all things soils and tillage and to recap where the meeting had taken attendees. Philip is a chartered engineer and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the understanding of soil structure and the impacts of cultivation methods....
S1: Women in Agriculture: Baddinsgill Farm, West Linton
July 11, 2019 14:44 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBAs part of our work on Women in Agriculture, we visited Baddinsgill Farm in West Linton in the Scottish Borders to interview three of the women who run this fantastic upland sheep farm. Elaine Marshall, her daughter-in-law Anna Marshall, and shepherdess Josephine Holbrook chatted to Mary-Jane Lawrie, of SAC Consulting, about sheep, meat boxes, childcare, and everything in between! These three women are very passionate about their business and their farm community and are inspiring to liste...
Women in Agriculture: Baddinsgill Farm, West Linton
July 11, 2019 10:44 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBAs part of our work on Women in Agriculture, we visited Baddinsgill Farm in West Linton in the Scottish Borders to interview three of the women who run this fantastic upland sheep farm. Elaine Marshall, her daughter-in-law Anna Marshall, and shepherdess Josephine Holbrook chatted to Mary-Jane Lawrie, of SAC Consulting, about sheep, meat boxes, childcare, and everything in between! These three women are very passionate about their business and their farm community and are inspiring to liste...
S1: Nitrate Vulnerable Zones - Keeping Compliant
April 18, 2019 20:43 - 25 minutes - 24 MBEarlier in the year we held a series of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) awareness events. In this podcast we join Agricultural Consultants Mary-Jane Lawrie and Craig Bothwell who work within the Lothians areas. They facilitated the NVZ event in Haddington and reflect on the rules and regulations that need to be adhered to to ensure compliance. For more information and links to some of the documents discussed within this podcast visit our Soils webpage at https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/so...
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones - Keeping Compliant
April 18, 2019 16:43 - 25 minutes - 24 MBEarlier in the year we held a series of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) awareness events. In this podcast we join Agricultural Consultants Mary-Jane Lawrie and Craig Bothwell who work within the Lothians areas. They facilitated the NVZ event in Haddington and reflect on the rules and regulations that need to be adhered to to ensure compliance. For more information and links to some of the documents discussed within this podcast visit our Soils webpage at https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/soils/
S1: Making a mark at the markets
April 05, 2019 17:18 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this podcast, Ross Mackenzie talks to Ian Tolmie, Managing Director of Dingwall and Highland Marts who gives valuable advice for those new to livestock marts, and what they should do to get confidence and experience. That is followed up by local crofter John Mackinnon who thinks back to his first experience, and how much he still gets excited even today. Local visit to Glendale Market where local stall holders and customers discuss their thoughts of local farmers markets. Also Calum J...
Making a mark at the markets
April 05, 2019 13:18 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this podcast, Ross Mackenzie talks to Ian Tolmie, Managing Director of Dingwall and Highland Marts who gives valuable advice for those new to livestock marts, and what they should do to get confidence and experience. That is followed up by local crofter John Mackinnon who thinks back to his first experience, and how much he still gets excited even today. Local visit to Glendale Market where local stall holders and customers discuss their thoughts of local farmers markets. Also Calum Jo...
S1: Muirburn on Common Grazings
April 04, 2019 13:15 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThis podcast is an interview with Alastair Culbertson Chairman of the Sleat General Grazings. It explores how the group have proactively organised muirburn in their grazings. This is to reduce the risk of wildfire and to improve the quality of grazing for the crofter’s sheep and cattle. It covers a new Fire Danger Rating System.
Muirburn on Common Grazings
April 04, 2019 09:15 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThis podcast is an interview with Alastair Culbertson Chairman of the Sleat General Grazings. It explores how the group have proactively organised muirburn in their grazings. This is to reduce the risk of wildfire and to improve the quality of grazing for the crofter’s sheep and cattle. It covers a new [Fire Danger Rating System](https://firebreakservices.co.uk/fire-danger-rating-system).
S1: Cattle handling systems on common grazings
April 03, 2019 20:25 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBIn this podcast we hear from Dr Simon Turner of SRUC Dr Turner did a roadshow on cattle handling systems on Common Grazings in Lewis, Uist and Skye. Listen to Janette Sutherland interview him about his experiences and give top tips. Dr Turner mentions a paper on cow hair whorls and temperament here is more information We measured temperament on 76 steers and heifers using restlessness in the crush and flight speed from the crush and we recorded hair whorl position in terms of high, middle,...
Cattle handling systems on common grazings
April 03, 2019 16:25 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBIn this podcast we hear from [Dr Simon Turner](https://www.sruc.ac.uk/sturner) of SRUC Dr Turner did a roadshow on cattle handling systems on Common Grazings in Lewis, Uist and Skye. Listen to Janette Sutherland interview him about his experiences and give top tips. Dr Turner mentions a paper on cow hair whorls and temperament here is more information We measured temperament on 76 steers and heifers using restlessness in the crush and flight speed from the crush and we recorded hair whorl p...
S1: The Benefits of Agri-Environment Management at Kirkton & Auchtertyre Farms
March 29, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBFarmers should look carefully at their farm to find small areas where they can engage with agri-environment management to provide a greater benefit to the wildlife and fauna in their area is the message from Professor Davy McCracken, Head of Hill & Mountain Research Centre as he chats with Upland Ecologist, Dr John Holland, at SRUC’s Kirkton and Auchtertyre research farms. The farm has engaged with SGRPID agri-environmental schemes, and the resulting increases in biodiversity prompted a sli...
The Benefits of Agri-Environment Management at Kirkton & Auchtertyre Farms
March 29, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBFarmers should look carefully at their farm to find small areas where they can engage with agri-environment management to provide a greater benefit to the wildlife and fauna in their area is the message from Professor Davy McCracken, Head of Hill & Mountain Research Centre as he chats with Upland Ecologist, Dr John Holland, at SRUC’s Kirkton and Auchtertyre research farms. The farm has engaged with SGRPID agri-environmental schemes, and the resulting increases in biodiversity prompted a sl...
S1: An introduction to the Aberdeenshire Soil & Nutrient Network
March 08, 2019 01:39 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Aberdeenshire Soil & Nutrient Network farm for 2018-19 is Kincraigie Farm at Lumphanan, which is farmed by the Marshall Family. The business is run by father and son partnership, Robert and Robert Jnr. Kincragie is a mixed arable and grassland unit focusing on a herd of 550 suckler cows. All progeny from the suckler herd is kept and finished on the farm. All the farmyard manure (FYM) and slurry from the cattle is spread back on to the land to increase soil organic matter and reduce the ...
An introduction to the Aberdeenshire Soil & Nutrient Network
March 07, 2019 21:39 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Aberdeenshire Soil & Nutrient Network farm for 2018-19 is Kincraigie Farm at Lumphanan, which is farmed by the Marshall Family. The business is run by father and son partnership, Robert and Robert Jnr. Kincragie is a mixed arable and grassland unit focusing on a herd of 550 suckler cows. All progeny from the suckler herd is kept and finished on the farm. All the farmyard manure (FYM) and slurry from the cattle is spread back on to the land to increase soil organic matter and reduce the u...
S1: Antibiotics and livestock
March 06, 2019 15:56 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) – and more particularly, antibiotic resistance – is one of the greatest threats to human health globally. Food producing animals account for 37% of antibiotic use in the UK so farmers have a big role to play in reducing their use. In this podcast, we talk to vet Heather Stevenson of SAC Consulting Veterinary Services about this and what steps can be taken to cut the use of antibiotics. Links Colostrum is Gold | Farm Antibiotics
Antibiotics and livestock
March 06, 2019 11:56 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) – and more particularly, antibiotic resistance – is one of the greatest threats to human health globally. Food producing animals account for 37% of antibiotic use in the UK so farmers have a big role to play in reducing their use. In this podcast, we talk to vet Heather Stevenson of SAC Consulting Veterinary Services about this and what steps can be taken to cut the use of antibiotics. **Links** [Colostrum is Gold](https://colostrumisgold.org/) | [Farm An...
S1: Slurry Lagoons - More than just a hole in the ground
February 19, 2019 19:18 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this podcast, we hear from Agricultural Consultant Seamus Donnelly. Seamus chats with Seamus Murphy about what exactly is involved in the planning and construction of slurry lagoons. The Scottish Government's SRDP Agri-Environment Climate Scheme programme offers funding to farmers who need to improve or increase their slurry storage. Funding is limited to targeted areas, but further information is available from there Rural Payments website. Join us at one of our Slurry Lagoon Storage...
S1: Worming: How to develop a strategy to suit your farm and your budget
February 19, 2019 16:24 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWith lambing approaching, we spoke to Vet Heather Stevenson, who is based in Dumfries with SAC Consulting Veterinary Services. Here she talks about the importance of thinking about strategy when it comes to worming and how you can use certain tactics to reduce your use of wormers. This can not only help to reduce the chance of the worms developing resistance but also will save you money in the long term. If you're looking for more information on worm control, then visit www.scops.org.uk/
Slurry Lagoons - More than just a hole in the ground
February 19, 2019 15:18 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this podcast, we hear from Agricultural Consultant Seamus Donnelly. Seamus chats with Seamus Murphy about what exactly is involved in the planning and construction of slurry lagoons. The Scottish Government's SRDP Agri-Environment Climate Scheme programme offers funding to farmers who need to improve or increase their slurry storage. Funding is limited to targeted areas, but further information is available from there Rural Payments website. Join us at one of our Slurry Lagoon Storag...
Worming: How to develop a strategy to suit your farm and your budget
February 19, 2019 12:24 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWith lambing approaching, we spoke to Vet Heather Stevenson, who is based in Dumfries with SAC Consulting Veterinary Services. Here she talks about the importance of thinking about strategy when it comes to worming and how you can use certain tactics to reduce your use of wormers. This can not only help to reduce the chance of the worms developing resistance but also will save you money in the long term. If you're looking for more information on worm control, then visit [www.scops.org.uk/]...
S1: Natural Flood Management
February 14, 2019 14:57 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBAgricultural Consultant, Chris McDonald, and Tweed Forum's Collaborative Action Co-ordinator, Hugh Chalmers discuss Natural Flood Management with particular reference to the Eddleston Water Catchment. Hear more about a range of management options that farmers can undertake which can benefit the farm business whilst also reducing the flooding risk for areas further downstream. Hugh puts the actions into context by referring back to work done within the Eddleston catchment and how they hav...
Natural Flood Management
February 14, 2019 10:57 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBAgricultural Consultant, Chris McDonald, and Tweed Forum's Collaborative Action Co-ordinator, Hugh Chalmers discuss Natural Flood Management with particular reference to the Eddleston Water Catchment. Hear more about a range of management options that farmers can undertake which can benefit the farm business whilst also reducing the flooding risk for areas further downstream. Hugh puts the actions into context by referring back to work done within the Eddleston catchment and how they have...
S1: Fodder beet: alternative feeding for sheep
January 16, 2019 16:35 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThe popularity of fodder beet is growing across Scotland for those wintering ewes in a cost-effective manner while also meeting their nutritional needs. In this podcast, Sheep and Beef specialist, Kirsten Williams and Sheep specialist, Poppy Frater, both of SAC Consulting, talk to John Scott of Fearn Farm about his experience using fodder beet.
Fodder beet: alternative feeding for sheep
January 16, 2019 12:35 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThe popularity of fodder beet is growing across Scotland for those wintering ewes in a cost-effective manner while also meeting their nutritional needs. In this podcast, Sheep and Beef specialist, Kirsten Williams and Sheep specialist, Poppy Frater, both of SAC Consulting, talk to John Scott of Fearn Farm about his experience using fodder beet.
S1 Ep4: Calculating the nutrient value of organic fertilisers
January 14, 2019 15:39 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe aim of this guide is to help farmers to evaluate more accurately the potential nutrient value supplied to crops from organic fertilisers such as livestock slurries and manures. This guide has been compiled as part of the delivery programme for the Dumfriesshire Soil & Nutrient Network. You can view presentation slides to accompany this presentation at https://youtu.be/beF8Wa1dLuc Technical Note (TN650) Optimising the application of bulky organic fertilisers
4: Calculating the nutrient value of organic fertilisers
January 14, 2019 11:39 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe aim of this guide is to help farmers to evaluate more accurately the potential nutrient value supplied to crops from organic fertilisers such as livestock slurries and manures. This guide has been compiled as part of the delivery programme for the Dumfriesshire Soil & Nutrient Network. You can view presentation slides to accompany this presentation at [https://youtu.be/beF8Wa1dLuc](https://youtu.be/beF8Wa1dLuc) [Technical Note (TN650) Optimising the application of bulky organic f...
S1: East Lothian Soil & Nutrient Network: An introduction to Bielgrange
December 19, 2018 17:28 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNiall Jeffrey and family farm at Bielgrange which is our Soil & Nutrient Network host farm in the East Lothian region. Niall gives us an introduction to the farm and chats with agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar about what he hopes to learn from being part of the network.
East Lothian Soil & Nutrient Network: An introduction to Bielgrange
December 19, 2018 13:28 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNiall Jeffrey and family farm at Bielgrange which is our Soil & Nutrient Network host farm in the East Lothian region. Niall gives us an introduction to the farm and chats with agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar about what he hopes to learn from being part of the network.
S1: Moray Soil & Nutrient Network - Using organic manures to save on artificial fertilsers
November 27, 2018 15:09 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this podcast, we hear from our Moray Soil & Nutrient Network host farmer, James Milne who farms at 'Balnellan'. James chats with soil & drainage expert, Gavin Elrick & grassland specialist Dr. Paul Hargreaves. James has been applying distillery by-product/digestate at Balnellan for about a year and has an interesting discussion with Paul & Gavin about the pros and cons of the use of organic manures with a view to making savings on artificial fertiliser applications. The Technical Not...
Moray Soil & Nutrient Network - Using organic manures to save on artificial fertilsers
November 27, 2018 11:09 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this podcast, we hear from our Moray Soil & Nutrient Network host farmer, James Milne who farms at 'Balnellan'. James chats with soil & drainage expert, Gavin Elrick & grassland specialist Dr. Paul Hargreaves. James has been applying distillery by-product/digestate at Balnellan for about a year and has an interesting discussion with Paul & Gavin about the pros and cons of the use of organic manures with a view to making savings on artificial fertiliser applications. The Technical ...
S1 Ep3: Alternative Watering - RAM pump
November 08, 2018 21:07 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this final episode of our Alternative Watering series, we hear from agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar and farmer John Anderson. John explains that cattle had previously been drinking from water from springs and ditches and burns. This caused poaching and health problems e.g. fluke and lungworm. Having limited alternative watering options available for the farm animals, John decided to install a traditional RAM pump. The pump is lifting the water up 105 m and pumping it a distance of o...
S1 Ep2: Alternative Watering - Solar and pasture pumps
November 08, 2018 17:53 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBJohn Prentice a livestock farmer in the Scottish Border's chats to agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar about his alternative watering systems. John installed both a solar-powered pump and a cluster of pasture pumps a number of years ago. Farming in a diffuse pollution priority catchment, John wanted to ensure that he was able to provide livestock drinking facilities beyond the minimum 5m from a watercourse to prevent livestock poaching. He's found both systems beneficial and has a few h...